Prayers
7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him... Hebrews 5:7-9
It is interesting to look back on your prayers and see where God has worked in your life or how He answered something you had prayed for diligently. So when you pray, do you offer up prayers with a heart of humble thanks, or do you look to your prayers as some words and phrases you hope God will listen to and answer for you? If you look carefully at this scripture, Jesus was faithful in prayer and petitions and He did it with a great deal of emotion. He also in other verses took time and prayed alone. While prayers said in group are a good thing, prayers in private are very personal and relational. I know that if our hearts and emotions are placed into our prayers, we can only strengthen our relationship with our Father in Heaven. The next time your prayers are said, lift up the One who suffered for us for our salvation, then focus on humble thanks and let the Spirit guide you through your prayers.
Have a great weekend.
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